# Gas Gathering Line Definition; Alternative Definition for Onshore Lines and New Safety Standards
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2006-03-15 · Effective 2006-04-14 · 71 FR 13289
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-2562
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 13289
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 192
- **Publication date:** 2006-03-15
- **Effective date:** 2006-04-14
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. PHMSA-1998-4868
## Abstract

This action adopts a consensus standard to distinguish onshore gathering lines from other gas pipelines and production operations. In addition, it establishes safety rules for certain onshore gathering lines in rural areas and revises current rules for certain onshore gathering lines in nonrural areas. Operators will use a new risk-based approach to determine which onshore gathering lines are subject to PHMSA's gas pipeline safety rules and which of these rules the lines must meet. PHMSA intends this action to reduce disagreements over classifications of onshore gathering lines, increase public confidence in the safety of onshore gathering lines, and provide safety rules consistent with the risks of onshore gathering lines.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/03/15/06-2562/gas-gathering-line-definition-alternative-definition-for-onshore-lines-and-new-safety-standards)
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